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Liberty Steam Charter School

15 Church Street
Sumter, SC 29150
Liberty Steam Charter School serves 584 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Liberty Steam Charter School's student population of 584 students has grown by 210% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 207% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Liberty Steam Charter School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
51%
31%
White
38%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Liberty Steam Charter School?
584 students attend Liberty Steam Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Liberty Steam Charter School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Steam Charter School?
Liberty Steam Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty Steam Charter School offer ?
Liberty Steam Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Liberty Steam Charter School part of?
Liberty Steam Charter School is part of Sc Public Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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